Manager Production 1(Off Shift)

Northrop Grumman • Rocket Center, WV

3d • $86,300 - $129,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Production Supervisor for its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory site in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The site designs, develops, and manufactures tactical rocket motors, medium-caliber ammunition, composite components and end items, and fuze and electronics equipment.

The Production Supervisor maintains a safe working environment, directs and motivates employees, and oversees departmental operations, scheduling, quality, and cost effectiveness. The role works with engineering and maintenance staff to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment; schedules and controls work; trains employees; and administers the union contract. The position is designated off shift, and requires availability for any shift, including some weekends as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 10 years of experience as a lead or supervisor in a manufacturing setting, or a bachelor's degree in a technical or management field and 6 years of experience.
• Availability and willingness to work any shift, including some weekends as required.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment to ensure departmental quality and efficiency.
• Experience using Microsoft Word and MS Office.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment.
• Eligibility to obtain a DoD security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Flexibility with work assignments.
• Proactive safety attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with energetic materials.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Prior experience in a union environment.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Provide direction to and motivate employees, using established practices and precedents.
• Provide and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to practices affecting direct reports.
• Frequently perform ongoing departmental tasks.
• Support engineering staff with routine and non-routine operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Work with maintenance and engineering to run, maintain, and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Review results for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness in relation to departmental goals.
• Communicate frequently with direct reports and managers about operations and scheduling.
• Schedule work, lead and train direct reports, and control processes within cost parameters while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Administer and comply with the union contract.
• Train new employees and employees on new processes.
• Use sound judgment to ensure departmental quality and efficiency.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager